it seems you are trying to compile the FTDI USB drivers. If you search on the forum there is a very long thread on this topic.

The short answer is that the local compiling procedure it is not usable with ftdi driver because the Linux kernel headers are not installed, it works for simpler kernel drivers that not require kernel headers, like the Sylabs cp210x. If you need a serial usb converter the best thing is to use a Prolific PL2303HX because it works with the standard driver already loaded on the Edison.

With a FTDI adapter the best way is to install the drivers using the AlexT repository. You can find the instruction with a search in the forum.